Classic Avocado Toast
A vibrant and satisfying breakfast featuring creamy, perfectly seasoned avocado atop a slice of golden, toasted sourdough bread.
Ingredients
- •4 thick slices of sourdough bread
- •2 large ripe avocados
- •1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- •Optional: 4 poached or fried eggs for topping
Instructions
- 1
Place the sourdough slices in a toaster or under a broiler until they are golden brown and crisp on the edges.
- 2
While the bread is toasting, cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium mixing bowl.
- 3
Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil to the avocado flesh.
- 4
Use a fork to mash the avocado until it reaches your desired consistency, keeping it slightly chunky for better texture.
- 5
Spread a generous portion of the mashed avocado mixture evenly over each slice of warm toasted bread.
- 6
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve immediately, adding a poached or fried egg on top if desired.
💡 Chef tips
- To prevent the avocado from browning if you are prepping ahead, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the mash to remove all air.
- Choose avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure; if they are too firm, let them ripen in a paper bag for a day or two.
- Rub a peeled clove of raw garlic over the toasted bread before spreading the avocado for an extra layer of savory depth.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished toast should feature a vibrant green, creamy topping that contrasts perfectly with the crunchy, warm sourdough, offering a fresh, buttery, and slightly zesty flavor profile.